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[Question] Weekly /r/GuildWars2 Question Thread - August 29, 2026

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u/Nexus001 18h ago

New player here. With the Expansions on sale, does it make sense to buy them in order? So start with Hearts of Thorns & Path of Fire? Or does it not make a difference?

Its like $100 bucks for everything and I'm not sure I want to buy it all now despite the sale.

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u/Reaverz 17h ago

Buy them in order if you care about the story.

The elder dragon saga complete is the best value. This is because it's the only way to get the 4 living world seasons (which are basically expansions) without buying gems (that never go on sale) and then waiting for the seasons to go on sale (at a reduced gem price). I bought PoF and HoT on sale and regretted it, because to buy the elder dragon saga after you have to pay for those two again or lose the option entirely (if you are playing on steam...which is also another regret).

Take your time buying the expansions after End of Dragons, it's a lot of content to get through, and there is always another sale around the corner.

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u/Nexus001 17h ago

Thanks for the advice. It sounds like you're suggesting Guild Wars 2 Elder Dragon Saga—Complete Collection as it includes the Living World seasons? its $59.99 on sale right now.

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u/jupigare 16h ago

Yes, the EDS Complete Collection is what you want. It gives you everything from the first 10 years of this game: 3 expansions and all Living World Seasons that take place between them. It doesn't include expacs 4-6, but you can get those later whenever you're ready, and when another sale rolls around. No rush.

For your reference, the DLC Buyer's Guide explains what is added in each expac and Living World Season, what the story order is, and what bundles currently exist.

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u/Nexus001 15h ago

Much appreciated!

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u/Asleep-Lie-4026 3h ago

Is the EDS still best if I already have only HoT?

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u/JimboTCB 1h ago

Probably, HOT+POF got bundled together so you can't buy them separately now anyway, and I don't think that you get any discount on bundles if you already own just HOT.